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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at 3:02 pm

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Greetings from Ghana, West Africa! We gather discarded juice and water containers, then scrub them clean and sew them into durable, brightly colored Happy Planet Eco Bags which you can buy through our American partner 1 Happy Planet in Kansas City, Missouri. Each bag you buy helps our families with employment and hope for the future. And it makes our planet happy too! Thanks for your support!or

THE 1 HAPPY PLANET AND TRASHYBAG STORY

Trash. Thinking outside the box makes the bags

Sachet collection after a football match in Accra

Sachets undergo washing, disinfecting and drying

Sachets are sorted before being sewn into sheets

Sewing the sanitized bags into sheets

Thinking of plastic packaging in a different way can bring many benefits. The problem with packaging is that after its original role has been fulfilled it is considered to be without any value. Creative and innovative solutions can be found however, that can add value to this seemingly valueless material and at the same time prolong its life by incorporating it into other products. Read the rest of this entry

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 9:43 pm

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“Potpourri” Bottle Holder

1 Happy Planet/Trashy Bags "Potpourr" Bottle Holder made from 100% recycled plastic water, strawberry yogurt, vanilla ice cream & chocolate milk sachets recovered from the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Multi-Color Water Bottle Holder measures 11 1/2? x 4?. It is equipped with a drawstring at the top and an adjustable strap.

Large “Rainbows on Ice” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Rainbows on Ice” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly White with Rainbows Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large White with Rainbows Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Large “Yogo and Blue” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Yogo and Blue” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and Blue Combo Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Pink and Blue Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Large “Yogo and Vanilla Ice” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Yogo and Vanilla Ice” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and White Combo Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Pink and White Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Large “Blue and Vanilla Ice” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Blue and Vanilla Ice” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Blue and White Combo Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Blue and White Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Large “Potpourri” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Potpourri” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic water, strawberry yogurt, vanilla ice cream & chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Multi-Color Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Multi-Color Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Large “Yogo and Milk” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Yogo and Milk” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and Yellow Combo Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Pink and Yellow Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Large “Choco Milk” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Choco Milk” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Chocolate and Yellow Combo Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Chocolate and Yellow Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Large “Choco Latte” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Choco Latte” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Chocolate Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Chocolate Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Large “Blue Water” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Blue Water” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic water sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Shades of Blue Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Shades of Blue Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Small “Rainbows on Ice” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Rainbows on Ice” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly White with Rainbows Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small White with Rainbows Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

Small “Blue and Vanilla Ice” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Blue and Vanilla Ice” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Blue and White Combo Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Blue and White Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

Small “Yogo and Vanilla Ice” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Yogo and Vanilla Ice” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and White Combo Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Pink and White Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

Small “Yogo and Blue” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Yogo and Blue” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and Blue Combo Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Pink and Blue Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

Small “Choco Milk” Messenger Bag

1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags present this Small "Choco Milk" Messenger Bag made from 100% recycled plastic chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This Small Chocolate and Yellow Combo Messenger Bag measures 10" x 12". This Chocolate and Yellow Combo Small Messenger Bag is practical, eco-friendly, water resistant, and colorful.

Small “Potpourri” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Potpourri” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic water, strawberry yogurt, vanilla ice cream & chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Multi-Color Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Multi-Color Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

Small “Yogo and Milk” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Yogo and Milk” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and Yellow Combo Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Pink and Yellow Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

Small “Choco Milk” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Choco Milk” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Chocolate and Yellow Combo Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Chocolate and Yellow Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

Small “Yogo” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Yogo” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Pink Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

Small “Blue Water” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Blue Water” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic water sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Shades of Blue Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Shades of Blue Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

“Yogo and Milk” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Yogo and Milk” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and Yellow Combo Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high.

“Potpourri” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Potpourri” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic water, strawberry yogurt, vanilla ice cream & chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Multi-Color Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high.

“Rainbows on Ice” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Rainbows on Ice” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly White with Rainbows Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high.

“Choco Latte” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Choco Latte” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Chocolate Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high. (At the present time no image of the "Choco Latte" Tobishe Hat is available. This is a photo of the "Rainbows on Ice" Tobishe Hat).

“Yogo and Blue” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Yogo and Blue” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and Blue Combo Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high.

“Tampico” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Tampico” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic citrus drink sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Lime Green and Orange Combo Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high.

“Yogo” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Yogo” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high.

Large “Tampico” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large “Tampico” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic citrus drink sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Lime Green and Orange Combo Large Recycled Wallet measures 8 3/4" (open) or 4 1/4" (closed) x 4 1/4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Large Lime Green and Orange Combo Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc. (The Dollar Bill is not included.)

Small “Choco Latte” Wallet

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Small “Choco Latte” Wallet is made from 100% recycled plastic chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Chocolate Small Recycled Wallet measures 8" (open) or 4" (closed) x 4" x 1/2". It comes with a Velcro closing and a zippered pocket inside the long “money” pocket. This Small Chocolate Recycled Wallet also has 2 additional pockets on each side for credit cards, ID, etc.

“Blue Water” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Blue Water” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic water sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Shades of Blue Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high. The various designs on the sachets make a great conversation piece.

“Blue and Vanilla Ice” Tobishe Hat

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags “Blue and Vanilla Ice” Tobishe Hat made from 100% recycled plastic vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Blue and White Combo Recycled Tobishe Hat measures 13 1/4" in diameter by 2 3/4" high.

Medium “Yogo and Milk” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Medium "Yogo and Milk" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and Yellow Combo Recycled Medium Change Purse measures about 4 3/4” x 4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off.

Medium “Yogo and Vanilla Ice” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Medium "Yogo and Vanilla Ice" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and White Combo Recycled Medium Change Purse measures about 4 3/4” x 4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off.

Large “Yogo” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large "Yogo" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Large Pink recycled Change Purse measures about 8” x 4 1/4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off. Use it for change, an eyeglass case, pencils, pens.

Medium “Blue and Vanilla Ice” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Medium "Blue and Vanilla Ice" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Medium Blue and White Combo Recycled Change Purse measures about 4 3/4” x 4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off.

Medium “Rainbows on Ice” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Medium "Rainbows on Ice" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Medium White with Rainbows Recycled Change Purse measures about 4 3/4” x 4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off.

“Blue Water” Bottle Holder

1 Happy Planet/Trashy Bags "Blue Water" Bottle Holder made from 100% recycled plastic water sachets recovered from the streets of Ghana. This Shades of Blue Recycled Water Bottle Holder measures 11 1/2? x 4?. It is equipped with a drawstring at the top and an adjustable strap.

Large “Choco Latte” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large "Choco Latte" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic sachets used for chocolate milk found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly chocolate Large Recycled Change Purse measures about 8” x 4 1/4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off. Use it for change, an eyeglass case, pencils, pens.

Medium “Rainbows on Ice” Change Purse

Large “Blue Water” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large "Blue Water" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic water sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Shades of Blue Large Recycled Change Purse measures about 8” x 4 1/4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off.

Medium “Blue Water” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Medium “Blue Water” Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic water sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Shades of Blue Recycled Medium Change Purse measures about 4 3/4” x 4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off.

Large “Yogo and Milk” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large "Yogo and Milk" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic sachets used for strawberry yogurt and chocolate milk found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Large pink and yellow combo recycled Change Purse measures about 8” x 4 1/4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off. Use it for change, an eyeglass case, pencils, pens.

Large “Yogo and Vanilla Ice” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Large "Yogo and Vanilla Ice" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt and vanilla ice cream sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Pink and White Combo Recycled Large Change Purse measures about 8” x 4 1/4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off. Use it for change, an eyeglass case, pencils, pens.

Medium “Chocolate” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Medium "Chocolate" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic chocolate milk sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Brown Recycled Medium Change Purse measures about 4 3/4” x 4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off.

“Blue and Vanilla Ice” Water Bottle Holder

1 Happy Planet/Trashy Bags "Blue and Vanilla Ice" Water Bottle Holder is made from 100% recycled plastic yogurt and vanilla ice cream sachets recovered from the streets of Ghana. This Blue and White Combo Recycled Water Bottle Holder is 11 1/2" x 4". It is equipped with a drawstring at the top and an adjustable strap.

Medium “Tampico” Change Purse

This 1 Happy Planet / Trashy Bags Medium "Tampico" Change Purse is made from 100% recycled plastic citrus drink sachets found on the streets of Ghana. This eco-friendly Lime Green and Orange Combo Recycled Medium Change Purse measures about 4 3/4” x 4" x 1/2". A zipper at the top and a loop finish it off.

“Yogo and Vanilla Ice” Water Bottle Holder

1 Happy Planet/Trashy Bags "Yogo and Vanilla Ice" Water Bottle Holder made from 100% recycled plastic strawberry yogurt & vanilla ice cream sachets recovered from the streets of Ghana. This Pink and White Combo Recycled Water Bottle Holder is 11 1/2" x 4". It comes with a drawstring at the top and an adjustable strap.

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I enjoy playing Farkle online through Facebook. Today someone gave me a game, who actually had about half the points I had at the time. It was a touching gesture, which makes me smile. For those who don’t know about Farkle, it is a game of dice which is played for points and can be played without losing or winning money. I have had close to no points and more than 5 million. Once I got over 1 million, I went on a winning streak and got up to 5 million quickly. Then I took a steep downhill slide, so today I have less than 50,000. I have occasionally been winning the game, but have given the winning points to my opponent. The opponent has left the chat open and wished me good luck, but usually has fewer than 5,000 points. The points are needed in order to play a game.

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